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  2. Bogala Graphite Mine - Wikipedia

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    It is one of the largest graphite mines in Sri Lanka, with commercial mining at this location first commencing in 1847. Merenyagé Arnolis Fernando, born 12 August 1850 in Moratuwa , the second son of Merenyagé Juanis Fernando, a carpenter, and Silapu Perumagé Angela Fernando. [ 1 ]

  3. Graphite mining in Sri Lanka - Wikipedia

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    Graphite mining in Sri Lanka has occurred since the Dutch occupation of the country. It is the only country in the world to produce the purest form of graphite, vein graphite (also known as lump graphite), in commercial quantities, currently accounts for less than 1% of the world graphite production. Graphite (locally known as plumbago) mines ...

  4. Sri Lankan commemorative coins - Wikipedia

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    Sri Lanka Customs Commemorative coin Silver 10.50 2008 1000 60th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Army 28.50 Silver 11.90 2009 1000 60th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Army 28.50 Cu-Ni 8.25 2009 5000 60th Anniversary Central Bank of Sri Lanka [2] Central Bank Crest A tree depicting the growth and the stability of Sri Lanka's economy 38.61 Silver 28.28

  5. Gold-filled jewelry - Wikipedia

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    Diagram of a gold-filled object A watch made from gold-filled metal. Gold-filled is a type of composite material. Composites are formed from two or more constituent materials with different properties that, when combined, create a new material with enhanced properties. [1] Gold-filled material is made by bonding a layer of gold alloy to a base ...

  6. Pre-modern coinage in Sri Lanka - Wikipedia

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    A recent publication on these coins attempts to identify symbols peculiar to Sri Lanka. Some of the more popular symbols are Sun, Moon, elephant, bull, nandipada, fish and peacock. The diversity of symbols suggests that these coins have been issued by regional rulers or traders and not by a central monarchy.

  7. Orders, decorations, and medals of Sri Lanka - Wikipedia

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    The Sri Lanka Rathna is a Sri Lankan honour, for foreigners or non-nationals, awarded " for exceptional and outstanding service to the nation". [4] It comprises a citation and a gold medal studded with nine "navaratnas" (Sri Lankan gems) with a Manel symbol (the country's national flower).

  8. Hambantota Refinery - Wikipedia

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    The Hambantota Refinery (also called Greenfield Oil Refinery) [1] is an oil refinery to be developed in Mirijjawila, Hambantota, in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka.The 585-acre (237 ha) refinery will be built and owned by Singapore's Silver Park International (Private) Limited (70%) and Oman's Ministry of Oil and Gas (30%).

  9. Stone inscriptions in Sri Lanka - Wikipedia

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    to get information about the economy of ancient Sri Lanka; to get a knowledge about the evolution of the language and the letters; to get other cultural records; to know different symbols used for different purposes; to know sinhala grammar; to know the names o the kings, rural kings and princes; to know the designations of the royal officers